Executive Researcher

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, a specialized cloud provider delivering massive GPU compute for AI, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. The Executive Recruiting team hires leaders who shape the AI cloud buildout, partnering with the CEO, ELT, and every critical function to run VP+, C-level, and Principal+ searches end-to-end.

We are hiring an Executive Researcher to build a modern, AI-powered research and strategic sourcing practice that powers every executive search at CoreWeave, pairing strong primary research craft with the best AI sourcing, talent intelligence, and automation tools on the market.

• Own primary research end-to-end for every VP+, C-level, and Principal+ search — name generation, talent mapping, market landscaping, org charting, and competitive intelligence.
• Build a modern, AI-powered research stack, evaluating and integrating the best AI sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and automation.
• Ship executive-grade deliverables: target company lists, diverse longlists, candidate dossiers, comp benchmarks, calibration packs, and market signals briefs.
• Partner directly with Executive Recruiters and senior business leaders from search kickoff to close, co-authoring position specs, search strategy docs, and calibration.
• Maintain living talent maps for critical functions — AI infrastructure, GPU cloud, ML systems, datacenter operations, GTM, product, and G&A leadership.
• Run recurring market intelligence on executive movement, leadership departures, funding events, M&A signal, and comp shifts at target companies.
• Present market intelligence and calibration data directly to VP+ and C-level hiring leaders, educating stakeholders on market realities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, pushing back with data and conviction when requirements, timelines, or candidate expectations are misaligned.

• 6–10+ years of executive search research, talent intelligence, or executive sourcing experience supporting VP+, C-level, and Principal+ hiring.
• Mastery of primary research methodology — name generation, off-LinkedIn sourcing, market calls, referral chains, board mapping, and confidential executive outreach.
• Track record contributing to and closing executive searches in technical domains (engineering, infrastructure, AI/ML, product) — not just GTM and G&A.
• Fluent with modern executive research tools, AI sourcing platforms, and automation.
• You ship executive-grade deliverables — talent maps, dossiers, and market briefs polished enough for a CEO.
• Strong written communication, synthesizing messy markets into one-page briefs that ELT members read and act on.
• High discretion and judgment with confidential executive information, operating with full ownership and minimal supervision.

• Prior experience at a top retained executive search firm.
• Direct domain knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure, GPU cloud, hyperscalers, or semiconductors.
• Track record of standing up or modernizing an executive research function using AI and automation.
• Board-level research experience (board mapping, director landscapes, BoardEx fluency).

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000. Starting salary is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Total rewards include a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid by CoreWeave
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health
• Family-forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment and culture focused on innovative disruption

Hub-based, hybrid in-office. Eligible CoreWeave hubs: New York, NY · Livingston, NJ · Bellevue, WA · Sunnyvale, CA.

This position requires access to export controlled information; applicants must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee), eligible to access the information without authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization.